



Rishabh Pant had injured his foot while batting in the fourth Test at Manchester in July.
Pant's possible appearance in the second round is the highlight of Ranji Trophy's first phase, which otherwise lacks any immediate purpose in the larger scheme of things because of India's long Test winter after the home series against South Africa next month.
Going by other parameters and the practice being followed, Dhruv Jurel's promotion to No. 3 in the immediate future will be surprising.
IND vs WI: It took Jadeja 7,111 balls to hit his 79th six of his Test career, while Dhoni had taken 8,104 balls to smash 76 sixes.
Rishabh Pant and Gautam Gambhir pay tribute to England all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Due to Rishabh Pant's injury, Dhruv Jurel is expected to be the team's first choice behind the stumps, and Narayan Jagadeesan will probably be selected as a cover.
The debate intensified after this year’s Anderson–Tendulkar Test series. Rishabh Pant fractured his foot in Manchester, while Chris Woakes dislocated his shoulder at The Oval, leaving his side effectively a player short.
With the focus now on T20Is as the World Cup approaches, talks about Rohit Sharma's future in Indian colours have intensified.
The injury occurred in the Old Trafford Test, when Pant attempted one of his trademark ramp shots against Chris Woakes but misjudged the delivery.
Rishabh Pant shared a clip on social media showing everyone how he is spending time away from cricket during recovery.
Mohammad Azharuddin said that the new players, who want to take up wicketkeeping and are playing for India, can learn a lot from him.
Asia Cup 2025: Players like Shreyas Iyer, Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill are reportedly being considered for selection.
The Uttar Pradesh keeper was drafted in as a substitute stumper after Rishabh Pant sustained a finger injury during the third Test at Lord's.
Woakes also recalled being appreciated by India captain Shubman Gill for coming out to bat in the fifth Test.
The 27-year-old Pant retired hurt on 37 on the opening day of the Test in Manchester and went for scans after taking a blow to his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes.
Rishabh Pant's injury sparked a long-silent debate about the necessity of substitutes in cases of external injuries.
Rishabh Pant has reportedly been ruled out of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy.
Manjrekar compared Pant's performance to legendary Indian bowler Anil Kumble's performance, in which he bowled against the West Indies in the Antigua Test in 2002 despite having a broken jaw.
The crowd at Old Trafford greeted Rishabh Pant with a standing ovation as he made his way to the crease, visibly limping.
Rishabh Pant crafted a gritty 54 in the first innings of the Manchester Test against England, providing a crucial boost to India's total.
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 4604 | 128 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3581 | 116 |
| 3 | England | 5013 | 109 |
| 4 | India | 4064 | 104 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2839 | 98 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2270 | 69 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1888 | 63 |
| 10 | Ireland | 185 | 23 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |